KeMU/ADM/DBA/1/5/2023 Based in KeMU Main Campus

• Reporting to the Head of ICT

Main Purpose:

• Support all the database and website functions of the university.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Database Administration and activities of all databases on different platforms like MSSQL and MySQL.


• Database Performance Management.


• Developing, managing, testing back-up and recovery plans including archiving and recovery.


• Database security implementation and version upgrade.


• Databases change & patch management.


• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity


• Develop, update website content and maintain website database and accounts.


• Maintaining and monitoring production (primary and secondary), test and development databases.


• Providing support (assisting / guide, troubleshoot, resolve, coordinating) for database service availability issues and escalates externally / internally in case resolution is not possible at their level.


• Enforcement of SSL certificates and message encryption.


• Providing Level 2 (L2) support (assistance, troubleshooting, installation, configurations, guidance, escalations, and coordination) for all databases and data warehouse as well as escalating and following up unresolved issues.


• Assist in supporting database for the institution’s publications including library services.


• Create and optimize complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, or Computer Science from a recognized institution.


• Proven experience as Database Administrator or relevant position


• At least 3 years relevant experience in handling Databases (SQL is a must) and Management Information Systems.


• Ability to write reports and/or perform routine calculations.


• Strong planning and organization skills;


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Should demonstrate an understanding of the following platforms, databases, applications and utilities:


• UNIX / Linux / MS Windows Server, Programming Languages (any one of Java, C++, JavaScript, PL-SQL, XML) SQL, Oracle Web Technologies (J2EE, IIS, Apache) and securities.


• Database certification is must.

To be received on or before 29th June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.